Human Resources Manager

Cheryl Brueggemeier

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Experienced Human Resources professional possessing comprehensive

experience in all facets of the function. Effective business partner;

providing knowledge based leadership to positively impact the organization.

Proactively develops understanding of business needs and creates strategies

to improve the overall effectiveness of human resources.

Core Competencies

Human Resources Employee Relations EEO/AA, ADA

Recruitment/Retention Succession Planning Legal Compliance

Compensation Risk Management Union Environments

Classification Organizational Design Grievance Process

Performance Management Diversity Legal Compliance

EXPERIENCE

First Student, Inc, Plymouth, MN 2008 - 2009

Regional Human Resources Manager

Assisted the Region Vice President of Operations by providing human

resource leadership services and support in the areas of employee

relations, performance management, succession planning,

recruitment/retention, benefit administration, diversity, and legal

compliance.

o Established the first HR dept for the region, consisting of 43 locations

and 3,200 employees throughout MN and WI. Developed policies and

procedures in compliance with employment law and regulations.

o Trained and counseled managers with performance issues; resulted in

increased productivity and higher performance standards.

o Overcame negative attitudes regarding the addition of HR to the company;

established good working relationships and earned respect from managers.

o Counseled area field managers in the interpretation and application of

organizational policies and values.

o Organized and delivered employee training; guided management in handling

of employee relations processes; recommended improvements and best

processes.

o Effectively partnered with key leaders; provided consultation and tools

to leverage human capital assets and drive performance management.

o Union experience for multiple site facilities located in MN and WI.

Department 56/Lenox Group, Inc., Rogers, MN 2004-2008

Human Resources Business Partner/Manager

Provided human resources leadership and support in the full complement of

areas associated with the function.

o Revised the Workers Compensation; resulted in less missed time from work

and reduction of the organization's worker's compensation costs by 85%

over a 3 year period. .

o Developed and implemented a safety program resulting in a reduction of

OSHA recordables from 26.23% to 6.78%; well below the national industry

standard of 10.10%.

o Developed and implemented a new attendance policy resulting in a 27%

increase in employee attendance.

o Chief spokesperson for union issues at the Distribution Center/Warehouse;

successfully arbitrated union grievance and reduction of workers

compensation.

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EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

o Collaborated with management to resolve organizational issues; integrated

human resource planning into the overall company strategy in the support

of changing business.

o Provided leadership, strategy, and direction for training initiatives to

maximize individual performance.

o Developed and implemented internal processes; ensured equitable

administration of human resources policy and practice.

o Managed employee safety, wellness/health, and worker's compensation

programs.

Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia, MN 1999-2004

Employment and Benefits Manager

Directed all human resources functions. Provided leadership and technical

expertise to recruitment, benefit and support staff.

o Assisted in the development and implementation of the first Health

Savings Account in the state.

o Successfully overcame opposition to implement a newly designed PTO

system, breaking away from the traditional vacation and sick leave

programs.

o Identified, developed, and implemented operational changes; resulted in

improved service, productivity, quality and financial performance.

o Managed the recruitment /retention processes; implemented strategies

resulting in low turnover and high retention.

o Developed and administered benefits plan; performed related financial

analysis.

Carver County, Chaska, MN 1990-1999

Human Resources Representative/HR Manager

Performed professional level human resources duties. Supervised

administrative support staff.

o Developed human resource policies and programs; created job descriptions

to accurately reflect the essential functions of each position.

o Implemented wage and salary guidelines, administered the

classification/reclassification process for both bargaining and non-

bargaining unit positions.

o Administered worker's compensation program; coordinated incident

investigation; managed return to work program. Developed the first safety

and wellness program for the organization.

o Coordinated human resource litigation and arbitration; researched and

prepared case material. Administered the grievance process for multiple

unions.

o Devised and implemented a comprehensive recruitment and selection

process; coordinated and facilitated new employee orientation.

EDUCATION

SPHR Coursework

Ridgewater CollegE Hutchinson, MN

Human Resources Generalist Certification

University of Minnesota/Carlson School of Management, Minneapolis, MN

Associates Degree, Business Administration

Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, MN

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